Dewsbury vs Failsworth East
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Dewsbury vs Failsworth East Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dewsbury safer than Failsworth East?
Dewsbury has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 9,578 crimes in the last 12 months. Failsworth East has a safety score of 95/100 (Very Safe) with 2 crimes. Failsworth East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Dewsbury vs Failsworth East?
Dewsbury shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Failsworth East shows 0% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Dewsbury and Failsworth East?
In Dewsbury, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (4,403 incidents). In Failsworth East, it is Violent Crime (2 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dewsbury and Failsworth East?
Dewsbury recorded 908 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Failsworth East recorded 0. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.
How do violent crime levels compare in Dewsbury vs Failsworth East?
Violent crime in Dewsbury totalled 4,403 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2 in Failsworth East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Dewsbury and Failsworth East in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dewsbury recorded 9,970 crimes (now 9,578, a change of -3.9%). Failsworth East recorded 0 crimes previously (now 2, 0%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dewsbury and Failsworth East?
The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Dewsbury has a resolution rate of 25.8% and Failsworth East has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Dewsbury and Failsworth East?
Dewsbury falls within the West Yorkshire Police boundary. Failsworth East is covered by Greater Manchester Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Dewsbury and Failsworth East?
CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.
Can I see Dewsbury or Failsworth East on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Dewsbury and Failsworth East. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.